Gardening in Zone 3 is characterized by very cold winters and a shorter growing season. It presents unique challenges and opportunities. Check out our guides, tips, and plant recommendations to help you succeed.
Calendula. Sounds like something you’d hear at a spa, but trust me, this flower is more than just a pretty face. If you’ve never seen one, imagine a sunflower’s cousin who’s a little less flashy but just as reliable. It’s also known as pot marigold by the way! Bright orange or golden petals, and a heart that’s all about healing.…
Hollyhocks. Simple name, stunning flower. If you’ve never seen one, picture a tall, graceful plant covered in vibrant blooms that seem like they could be straight out of a fairy tale. They’re the kind of flowers that stop you in your tracks, with petals in colors ranging from soft pastels to fiery reds and purples, all arranged like a cascading…
Dahlias. They might sound like a name pulled from a vintage movie, but trust me, they’re way more than just a pretty face. If you’ve never seen one in full bloom, think of it as a flower that can’t decide whether it’s a sunflower, a peony, or a firework. Bold, colorful, and with petals that seem to go on forever,…
Peonies. They might sound a bit old-fashioned, but trust me, these flowers are worth their weight in garden gold. If you’ve never seen one in full bloom, imagine a flower that’s part cupcake, part cloud, and a little bit of pure joy. With petals so soft and colors so vibrant, they practically scream “I’m here to make your garden look…
Iris. A name that might sound a bit delicate, but this flower is anything but. If you’ve never come across one, picture a bloom that’s part regal, part wild. The kind of flower that looks like it belongs in an ancient garden but doesn’t mind getting its hands dirty in the wind and rain. Iris flowers are bold, with petals…
Growing hydrangeas offers vibrant blooms in various colors, enhancing garden aesthetics with minimal care. Hydrangeas. Odd name, but an absolute showstopper in any garden. If you’ve never seen one, picture a bouquet of flowers on steroids—lush, full, and so colorful it might as well be a firework show in plant form. Hydrangeas bring that wow factor, and they’re as low-maintenance…
Zinnias. A name that sounds as lively as the flowers themselves. If you’ve never grown them, picture a bouquet bursting with color, as if every bloom is in a race to outshine the others. Zinnias are the epitome of easy-going beauty, making them one of my favorite flowers to grow in any garden. They bloom from summer right through fall,…
Sunflowers. They’re like the life of the garden party. Big, bold, and impossible to ignore. If you’ve never planted one, imagine a flower that stands so tall it makes you feel like you’ve just met a celebrity. The petals are bright enough to make you squint, and the seeds—oh, the seeds—perfect for snacking or adding to just about anything. They’re…
Marigolds. Not just a bright splash of color in your garden, but a true workhorse in the flower world. If you’ve never grown them, picture a flower that loves the heat, never asks for too much, and thrives in almost any soil you throw at it. Marigolds are tough, vibrant, and their zesty scent? It’s like nature’s way of saying,…
Impatiens, commonly known as busy Lizzies. They might not sound like the most glamorous flowers, but trust me, they’re the unsung heroes of your garden. These little beauties love to bloom in shady spots where most other plants would give up. Imagine a flower that’s like a burst of color in a spot where you didn’t think anything could grow—easy…